Visiting Egypt as a solo traveler
Quick answerEgypt is a popular and generally safe destination for solo travelers, including solo women, especially around the well visited pyramids, Cairo and Luxor. A guided tour is the easiest way to handle the touts and logistics on your own, and joining a small group is a good way to meet people.
Safety and the touts
The main challenge solo is the persistent touts rather than danger. A firm, friendly no works, and a guided tour means a local handles them for you.
Best way to visit alone
Join a small group or private tour for the pyramids and Luxor. It handles transport, tickets and the touts, and small groups are a friendly way to travel solo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Egypt safe for solo travelers?
Egypt is generally safe for solo travelers, including solo women, especially in the well visited tourist areas. The main issue is persistent touts rather than danger, and a guided tour makes solo travel much easier.
Should solo travelers join a tour in Egypt?
Joining a small group or guided tour is recommended for solo travelers, as it handles transport, tickets and the touts and is a friendly way to meet other people while seeing the pyramids and Luxor.